Contractor - Procurement & Vendor Mgmt

Responsibilities

• Support Client's business objectives by negotiating, executing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts for the acquisition of goods and services
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
• Lead negotiations on contract modifications with stakeholder input
• Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management, and mitigation strategies
• Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements
• Coincides with Procurement Management and in conjunction with Office of General Counsel, as required.
• In conjunction with the Business Unit, analyzes proposals.
• Performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness.
• In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential contractors.
• As appropriate, confers with offices of General Counsel, and subject matter experts
• Prior to contract execution, meets with Business Units and vendor and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables, and timelines
• Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate guidance.
• Leads negotiations on contract modifications
• Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals
• Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems
• Ensures clear, concise, and effective communication
• Anticipates issues and identifies solutions

Qualifications

• Experience in contract law/ terms/conditions
• Experience in acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration, pricing analysis, and acquisition related requirements
• Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage contracts
• Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts
• Significant experience in written bid/proposal preparation
• Skilled in exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies
• Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field